oroville dam
America's water infrastructure is crumbling, and there's little political will to do much about it.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
But residents should remain vigilant, officials said Tuesday.
“Dams, bridges, roads and all ports around the country have fallen into disrepair."
Nearly 200,000 people have been evacuated.
"We’re well prepared."
Almost 200,000 people were ordered on Sunday to evacuate from the area below the Lake Oroville Dam, the tallest dam in the United States, after authorities said its emergency spillway could give way.